Georgia Injury Blog

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may notice that you’re unable to engage in activities that you used to enjoy. Maybe the pain from your injuries has made indulging in your favorite hobbies difficult. Or perhaps your relationships have changed due to mental and physical injury from the accident. You might be entitled…

When you get into an accident caused by someone else, you may be focused on your physical injuries. You don’t realize just how much the event affected you psychologically. It’s not uncommon for someone to develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) from an accident. The sudden injury and the feeling of helplessness or horror if you see…

If you have suffered injuries in an Uber accident that wasn’t your fault, you could have the right to seek compensation for your injuries like you would after any other accident. However, suing Uber (or any other rideshare company) differs from pursuing an accident injury claim involving a private motorist. An experienced car accident attorney…

Rideshare services like Uber have exploded in popularity over the past several years. It is no secret that many people, especially young adults, use Uber as a primary mode of transportation. As Uber has become more prevalent in mainstream society, accidents involving Uber drivers and passengers are increasingly common. Many of us want to reach…

From a legal standpoint, establishing liability is crucial in personal injury claims. On the other hand, a criminal hit-and-run suit aims to use evidence to prove culpability and get a conviction. This is especially complicated in a hit-and-run accident. If a driver leaves the scene immediately after an accident without exchanging contact information, you must…

Public roads and highways become more dangerous for Augusta drivers every year. Recent data shows a consistent year-to-year increase in statewide traffic fatalities for the past three years on record. Meanwhile, the number of fatalities in Richmond County has risen each year since 2018. From 2020 to 2021 alone, this statistic skyrocketed by a staggering…

You would like to assume anyone involved in a car crash with you would stop to check if you’re okay. You don’t expect them to flee without calling the police or helping you get the treatment you need. It’s normal to feel shocked and confused in the immediate aftermath of a hit-and-run accident. You might…

A car accident can be traumatic for anyone. On top of that, you might feel victimized if the other driver lies about what happened. If you tell conflicting stories, the insurance company might take its policyholder’s side. That’s because insurers want to pay as little as possible during injury claims.  You don’t have to accept…

Determining fault after a car accident involves thoroughly investigating the circumstances and gathering relevant evidence. The insurance company might decide you caused the crash while reviewing your injury claim. If that happens, they can issue a denial and refuse to offer a settlement. You should not accept the insurer’s decision if you know someone else…

If you’re wondering how long after a hit-and-run accident the police will contact you, the answer is, “It depends.” The timeline varies based on the circumstances. The police might locate the other driver within hours. Sometimes, law enforcement never discovers who fled the accident scene. However, they might be able to find the person who…